Student Debate Deepens Thinking and Engagement - 0 views
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Sonia Vasan on 28 Jul 13Student debate has the capacity to both deeply engage the students in relevant learning, and to encourage students to be deep thinkers. Debate is more than simply arguing. It has structure and rules that are designed to keep both sides calm.
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Sonia Vasan on 28 Jul 13This article highlights the academic and intellectual benefits of student debate activities. According to the article, students who study and practice debate are able to think more deeply and critically and defend their opinions with evidence--definitely elements of HOTS.